PARKS & RECREATION BOARD

CITY HALL, 100 LOCKVILLE ROAD

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2006

REGULAR MEETING

7:30 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL. Mr. Campbell called the meeting to order at 7:34. Roll call was taken with Mr. Frazier, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Campbell present. The other two board positions are unfilled at this time. Also present were Steve Carr and Don Ross.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 27, 2006 Regular Meeting. These minutes were considered because the April and May Regular Meetings were cancelled due to lack of quorum. Mr. Boetcher moved to approve. Mr. Frazier seconded the motion. Mr. Campbell, Mr. Boetcher, and Mr. Frazier voted to approve. Motion carried 3-0.

3. COMMUNITY COMMENTS: None.

4. PARK DEVELOPMENT/ IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

A. Mr. Carr stated that staff had made two recommendations regarding the Parks Master Plan submitted by Edsall and Associates. The first is to reduce the $12-million dollar estimate to a more feasible amount; 5-million is a more appropriate number for accomplishment, based on projected amounts of income in the coming years. The second is to concentrate on the community parks, since usage is more widespread than the public usage of the neighborhood parks. Mr. Boetcher asked if the amount for completion was an example of aiming high. Mr. Carr noted that the $5-million dollar figure was a bit of a stretch, but that projections indicate that the amount is attainable. Mr. Frazier stated that a joint park district would bring in a substantial amount of revenue, but said that township residents have use of the parks now without financial commitment, and that they might hesitate before accepting a joint venture because they would have to share the cost. Mr. Carr asked the Board members to review the Master Plan, and to call him with opinions and comments.

B. Sycamore Park Tennis Courts-Update. Mr. Carr explained that prep

and surface work and the sealing of cracks, was being completed.

After that occurred, the new surface would be installed. He felt that the

project could be completed within a week, depending on the weather.

C. Joint Park District-Update. Mr. Carr said that there was nothing to

report.

D. Nature Works-Update

1. Disc Golf Course. Mr. Carr stated that the project was currently on

hold, pending the selection of a site for a new water tower. The

location of the entrance to the park off of Rt. 256, and the siting of the

parking lot depend on the selected footprint of the tower. Mr.

Boetcher asked if the delay would jeopardize grant monies. Mr. Carr

responded that the grant will pay for on-course equipment, and that

the city had budgeted around $140,000 to develop the parking lot.

5. RECREATION AND EVENTS

A. Fourth of July Celebration. Mr. Carr reported that everything was set for the holiday celebration. The contracted band would be Tequila Sunrise, an Eagles tribute band. The parade applications were coming in, and the Zambrelli Fireworks Company was ready for the fireworks display. Mr. Boetcher asked if there would be local marching band representation. Mr. Carr responded that Pickerington Central would be in the parade, but that North hadn’t responded yet.

6. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Boetcher asked if there was any resolution to the noise complaints from Huntwork Garden related to the use of the skate park in Sycamore Park. Mr. Carr answered that he has been exploring solutions to reduce the noise levels, but that all evidence to date indicates that available options are all too expensive or too inadequate. For the time being, the department can do nothing.

7. ADJOURNMENT. There being no other business before the Board, Mr. Boetcher moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Frazier. All voted aye. Motion carried 3-0. The Parks and Recreation Board meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m., June 26, 2006.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Don Ross, Coordinator, Parks and Recreation (Board recorder)

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Steve Carr, Parks and Recreation Director